How do you even end up in a cult?

Cult survivor Carli McConky says it's so much easier than you think.

In today's episode, Carli and the author of a new book detailing cults from around the world Jo Thornely, tell us how people get sucked into cults, why they stay and what happens when you want to get out.

CREDITS

Host/Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Elle Beattie

Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri

Thanks to our special guests cult survivor Carli McConky and the author of Zealot Jo Thornely.

If you want to grab a copy of Jo's book, you can find it here https://www.hachette.com.au/jo-thornely/zealot-a-book-about-cults

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